Why You Should Go Camping in Fall
Fall is a special time of year in Alaska. It’s not a long season, and it starts early. Even now, mid-August, it seems we’ve begun to make the transition from summer to winter. Alaskans are blessed in summer with nearly endless daylight, and we aim to make the most [...]
Tips for Camping Away from the Crowds
With Independence Day coming up and a run of good weather in our future, at least here in the Southcentral part of the state, campgrounds are probably going to get crowded. But if you’re willing to be a little creative and do a little advance planning, there’s no reason [...]
Denali Virtual Van Tour
Experience Denali National Park in its full panoramic glory, and take a tour of a travel van while you're at it!
Camp Stove Recipe: Gyros
A modified recipe for gyros that you can easily make on the camp stove in your campervan kitchen.
4 Long Day Hikes for Ambitious Hikers
With our long daylight hours and spectacular views, hiking is a favorite pastime among Alaskans, and there’s nothing like the prospect of a long, meandering trail to pique our interest. In that vein, we thought we’d put together a description of a few of our favorite long day hikes, easily [...]
Rest While It Rains, Alaska Will Wait
It’s called “sun guilt.” For Alaskans, staying inside on a sunny day leads to feelings of guilt, shame, and dread. It’s akin to wearing your shoes inside the house: it’s just not done. Instead, more often, we abide by the mantra that we can “never waste a sunny day.” [...]